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Banned workout stimulant found in 14 dietary supplements
A new study has determined that 14 dietary supplements contain a stimulant banned in the United States.
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Reserve suicides up 23 percent — active-duty count remains steady
The number of active-duty personnel who died by suicide in 2015 declined slightly from the previous year but the figures for the reserves and National Guard rose.
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Panel weighs closing all VA health care — vets’ groups raise conflict of interest
A blue-ribbon panel created to evaluate the Veterans Affairs health system is weighing a radical proposal to eliminate VA medical centers and outpatient facilities over the next 20 years.
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Combat vets can apply for VA health care by phone
Combat veterans waiting for the Veterans Affairs Department to approve their applications for VA health care can now call VA to complete the process.
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Veterans health legislation on fast track
Veterans’ Affairs Committee senators are wrestling with legislation to reform the Veterans Choice program with the hope of unveiling an agreement in the coming days to fix the troubled health benefit.
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VA gets ‘F’ for Persian Gulf War claims approvals
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been denying disability claims submitted by veterans of the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War at increasingly higher rates over the past five years, according to an analysis by the advocacy group Veterans for Common Sense.
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VA gives deadline to veterans who have applied for health care
Veterans with active applications for VA health care have a year to furnish required information.
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VA eases method for paying Choice doctors; senators remain skeptical
VA officials announced changes this week to repair the Veterans Choice program and a bill was introduced to fix it permanently.
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Counsel for whistleblowers blasts IG reports on VA wait time scandal
VA’s Office of Inspector General publishes results of wait time investigations, downplaying findings of separate lists.
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VA shifts management of crisis line
The Veterans Affairs Department has shifted management of its suicide hotline to a director who successfully fixed the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, VA officials said Friday.
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Banned workout stimulant found in 14 dietary supplements
A new study has determined that 14 dietary supplements contain a stimulant banned in the United States.
-
Reserve suicides up 23 percent — active-duty count remains steady
The number of active-duty personnel who died by suicide in 2015 declined slightly from the previous year but the figures for the reserves and National Guard rose.
-
Panel weighs closing all VA health care — vets’ groups raise conflict of interest
A blue-ribbon panel created to evaluate the Veterans Affairs health system is weighing a radical proposal to eliminate VA medical centers and outpatient facilities over the next 20 years.
-
Combat vets can apply for VA health care by phone
Combat veterans waiting for the Veterans Affairs Department to approve their applications for VA health care can now call VA to complete the process.
-
Veterans health legislation on fast track
Veterans’ Affairs Committee senators are wrestling with legislation to reform the Veterans Choice program with the hope of unveiling an agreement in the coming days to fix the troubled health benefit.
-
VA gets ‘F’ for Persian Gulf War claims approvals
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been denying disability claims submitted by veterans of the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War at increasingly higher rates over the past five years, according to an analysis by the advocacy group Veterans for Common Sense.
-
VA gives deadline to veterans who have applied for health care
Veterans with active applications for VA health care have a year to furnish required information.
-
VA eases method for paying Choice doctors; senators remain skeptical
VA officials announced changes this week to repair the Veterans Choice program and a bill was introduced to fix it permanently.
-
Counsel for whistleblowers blasts IG reports on VA wait time scandal
VA’s Office of Inspector General publishes results of wait time investigations, downplaying findings of separate lists.
-
VA shifts management of crisis line
The Veterans Affairs Department has shifted management of its suicide hotline to a director who successfully fixed the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, VA officials said Friday.
-
Banned workout stimulant found in 14 dietary supplements
A new study has determined that 14 dietary supplements contain a stimulant banned in the United States.
-
Reserve suicides up 23 percent — active-duty count remains steady
The number of active-duty personnel who died by suicide in 2015 declined slightly from the previous year but the figures for the reserves and National Guard rose.
-
Panel weighs closing all VA health care — vets’ groups raise conflict of interest
A blue-ribbon panel created to evaluate the Veterans Affairs health system is weighing a radical proposal to eliminate VA medical centers and outpatient facilities over the next 20 years.
-
Combat vets can apply for VA health care by phone
Combat veterans waiting for the Veterans Affairs Department to approve their applications for VA health care can now call VA to complete the process.
-
Veterans health legislation on fast track
Veterans’ Affairs Committee senators are wrestling with legislation to reform the Veterans Choice program with the hope of unveiling an agreement in the coming days to fix the troubled health benefit.
-
VA gets ‘F’ for Persian Gulf War claims approvals
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been denying disability claims submitted by veterans of the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War at increasingly higher rates over the past five years, according to an analysis by the advocacy group Veterans for Common Sense.
-
VA gives deadline to veterans who have applied for health care
Veterans with active applications for VA health care have a year to furnish required information.
-
VA eases method for paying Choice doctors; senators remain skeptical
VA officials announced changes this week to repair the Veterans Choice program and a bill was introduced to fix it permanently.
-
Counsel for whistleblowers blasts IG reports on VA wait time scandal
VA’s Office of Inspector General publishes results of wait time investigations, downplaying findings of separate lists.
-
VA shifts management of crisis line
The Veterans Affairs Department has shifted management of its suicide hotline to a director who successfully fixed the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, VA officials said Friday.



